SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Department/Faculty: Internal Medicine

Closing Date: Mon, 29 Jul. 2019

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

VACANCY NO. FM /IM01/ 2019

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER

Duties:  The successful applicant should be able to; (i) teach undergraduates and graduate students (ii) supervise research projects, (iii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iv) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) participate in all academic and professional activities of UB, the Faculty and Department; (vii) provide service to the Community, University, and Profession; (viii) Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: 

Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent PLUS evidence of sub-specialty; (ii)  a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MD, MBChB from a recognized institution or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass / GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) At least a Masters of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent PLUS evidence of sub-specialty; (ii) a first degree in medicine (MBBS, MD, MBChB) from a recognized institution or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

How to Apply:

Applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and telefax numbers, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number (ii) position applied for, and (iii) submit their references directly to the address stated below before the stipulated closing date.  

Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone-Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 2884; Fax (267) 355 4738.  E-mail to; nkangana@mopipi.ub.bw.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. UB Academic Hospital at 3rd Floor, Block F, Office 4003 or 4004. 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.